George and the Naughty Dragons

Windsor and Maidenhead

Type:Indoor

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ

Tel: +44 030 3123 7304

George and the Dragon. Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023

About

In 1348, King Edward III adopted St George, soldier and martyr, as the patron saint of the royal chapel in the Castle. He created a group that prayed daily for the monarch and for the new Order of The Garter. This was a new group of special knights chosen by the king. St George's coat of arms (a red cross on a white background) and images of the saint slaying the dragon, abound around the Castle.

Included as part of your visit to Windsor Castle this summer, enjoy some creative crafting at Windsor Castle's Learning Centre. Children can create little dragons as a memento before heading to the Castle to hunt for naughty, hiding dragons.  Activities take place throughout the local school holidays, 09:30 - 15:30, to keep your little ones busy.

While touring the State Apartments remember to use the family trail to learn more about St George and the Castle (and also to help find the unruly dragons). You can print these off usng the links on the Royal Collection website. Feel free to download and enjoy the other dragon related activities too.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Included in Castle ticket or 1-Year Pass

Events

Saturday, 16th November 2024 - Sunday, 5th January 2025

Garter Tower Christmas Illuminations copyright Gill HeppellWindsor Castle Garter Tower Christmas IlluminationsStanding over 50ft tall, Garter Tower is illuminated with stunning images of St George’s Chapel’s stained glass windows, architectural details and motifs, dating back to the 15th century, as well as images created by local schoolchildren.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift - gives access to State Apartments and Semi-State Rooms.
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop on audio tour.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Facility for service dogs - water available on request
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Italian audio guide
  • Japanese audio guide
  • Mandarin audio guide
  • Portuguese audio guide - Brazilian Portuguese
  • Russian audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide

Catering

  • Cafe
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Undercroft Café serving freshly prepared meals, including sandwiches, wraps, salads and sweet treats and an exclusive selection of teas
  • Refreshments Available
  • Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Gift shop - Step into the Windsor Castle shops and experience a world of exclusive gifts and royal souvenirs, including commemorative chinaware, glittering jewellery, sumptuous homeware, delicious food and drink and charming gifts for children.
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Green Transport - Green Line from London. Buses and coaches from Slough, Staines, Heathrow and Bracknell.
  • Parking (charge) - No car parking on site but follow the signs for LONG STAY PARKING in Windsor town centre; these car parks are better value if you are visiting the castle.

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Approx length of visit - A typical visit lasts between 2 and 3 hours.
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Only Blue Bage Guides accredited to Windsor Castle are permitted to guide within the precincts of the Castle.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 9999
  • Min group size - 15
  • Special group rates - Reduced admission charges apply to groups of 15 or more visitors
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Japanese printed material
  • Mandarin printed material
  • Portuguese printed material - Brazilian Portuguese
  • Russian printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun - In addition to trails and a children's audio guide we now offer an exciting family programme every Saturday throughout the year, linked to the amazing history of Windsor Castle, the magnificent art works on display and the royal residents past and present who have lived here.

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

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